Though tasty and convenient, ultra-processed foods come at a cost
On the first floor of the King Center on the Auraria Campus, vending machines stand as fluorescent oases, tempting hungry…
Tag: Nutrition
3 Mediterranean-friendly recipes that use Latin flavors
The Mediterranean diet has long been touted as the gold standard for healthy lifestyles. Shows such as “The Blue Zone”…
Lifestyle is the key to preventing Type 2 diabetes
Today, 96 million people are prediabetic, and 80% of those have no idea. On top of that, 37 million Americans…
The ultimate healthy Thanksgiving dinner menu
Thanksgiving dinner is arguably the biggest meal of the year, averaging a belt-loosening 3,000 calories. Not only that, but it…
7 tips for a healthy Halloween
Editor’s note: This story originally appeared in RED in October 2018 and has been edited to ensure that all information…
Changemaker: Angelica Marley cooks up partnership with local farms
Editor’s note: Throughout the year, RED’s Changemakers series will feature students, faculty, staff and alumni who are trailblazers for Colorado’s…
What’s missing from your backpacking meal plan
To reap the rewards of long-distance backpacking, every backpacker must put in some front-end preparation. There’s training for the miles…
What foods to eat (and avoid) for a long life
Whether “Blue Zone” recipes or a ketogenic diet, a broad array of trends portrays certain foods as silver bullets to…
As baby formula shortages persist, breastfeeding education gets a boost
In February, a nationwide recall of baby formula sent parents of infants into crisis mode, frantically searching store shelves and…
With inflation soaring, more college students struggle with food insecurity
Maria Martinez knows firsthand the stigma that comes with needing food and having to ask for help. “When I was…